A hosszútávú, fenntartható fagondozás gazdasági-, és környezetvédelmi előnyeinek vizsgálata

Abstract

The topic of sustainable tree care and forestry management has become particularly important nowadays, as global climate change, depletion of natural resources, and the reduction of green spaces urge the widespread adoption of responsible management and environmental protection practices. The aim of this thesis is to provide a comprehensive overview of the economic and environmental aspects of sustainable tree care, with special emphasis on the practical application of modern technological tools – primarily the Fakopp 3D acoustic tomograph – and the analysis of public attitudes towards waste management. The first part of the thesis reviews the theoretical and legal foundations of sustainable tree care, introduces relevant international and domestic literature, and summarizes the regulatory environment. The practical chapter provides a detailed description of the operation and benefits of the Fakopp 3D technology and shares observations based on my own experience in horticulture and arboriculture. The empirical part of the research consists of an online questionnaire survey, aimed at mapping public attitudes and practical habits regarding the recycling of waste generated during tree cutting and gardening activities. The survey received 113 responses, which were analyzed with statistical methods. The results show that while environmental awareness is relatively high, lack of information and infrastructural obstacles pose significant barriers to the broader adoption of sustainable waste management practices. In the conclusion, We summarize the main findings, provide an economic analysis, and formulate recommendations for further development of sustainable tree care and waste utilization practices, with particular attention to the role of local communities and municipalities.